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What residents are talking about in Olathe public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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In the news

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Recent coverage of Olathe from local and regional media.

Johnson County PostState of the City address

5 key takeaways from Olathe Mayor John Bacon’s State of the City

5 key takeaways from Olathe Mayor John Bacon’s State of the City Johnson County Post

Nov 3, 2026

The Business Journalscommercial corridor development

Four major developments will reshape Olathe's commercial corridor

Four major developments will reshape Olathe's commercial corridor The Business Journals

Oct 29, 2026

Kansas City StarChiefs stadium and headquarters incentives

Here’s what KCK and Olathe have pledged to help build the new Chiefs stadium and HQ

Here’s what KCK and Olathe have pledged to help build the new Chiefs stadium and HQ Kansas City Star

Oct 29, 2026

Kansas City Starroad construction completion

Olathe reopens 119th Street with new roundabout. Nearby bridge remains closed

Olathe reopens 119th Street with new roundabout. Nearby bridge remains closed Kansas City Star

Oct 29, 2026

KSHB 41 Kansas Citychemical contamination and EPA cleanup

Records show chemical company tied to Olathe contamination linked to 3 other former JoCo, WyCo-area sites

Records show chemical company tied to Olathe contamination linked to 3 other former JoCo, WyCo-area sites KSHB 41 Kansas City

Oct 29, 2026

Johnson County Postroad construction

Olathe’s new 119th Street roundabout opens Wednesday — but drivers will have to wait for new bridge

Olathe’s new 119th Street roundabout opens Wednesday — but drivers will have to wait for new bridge Johnson County Post

Oct 27, 2026

KSHB 41 Kansas Citychemical contamination and EPA cleanup

Olathe city leaders weigh in on neighborhood chemical contamination, EPA cleanup efforts

Olathe city leaders weigh in on neighborhood chemical contamination, EPA cleanup efforts KSHB 41 Kansas City

Oct 27, 2026

Olathe Reportertraffic regulation

Olathe may stop truck traffic on parts of Kansas City Road, adjust left turn rules

Olathe may stop truck traffic on parts of Kansas City Road, adjust left turn rules Olathe Reporter

Oct 22, 2026

Kansas City Starcandidate profiles

Meet the two candidates aiming to represent parts of Olathe in the Kansas House

Meet the two candidates aiming to represent parts of Olathe in the Kansas House Kansas City Star

Oct 21, 2026

The Business Journalshousing development approval

Olathe planners OK almost 500 apartments near Heritage Park

Olathe planners OK almost 500 apartments near Heritage Park The Business Journals

Oct 13, 2026

KSHB 41 Kansas Cityquarry expansion approval

Olathe City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve proposed quarry expansion

Olathe City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve proposed quarry expansion KSHB 41 Kansas City

Oct 6, 2026

Spectrum Newsschool closures

Olathe Public Schools now focuses on the transition after they approve to close 6 schools

Olathe Public Schools now focuses on the transition after they approve to close 6 schools Spectrum News

Oct 2, 2026

Community pulse

R-4 rezoning near Heritage Park (RZ 26-0010)

Cooper Ridge development

Retiree health coverage premiums

Retiree health benefits / employee morale

Retiree health benefits

Unit count and density

Stormwater drainage

Schools, traffic, and occupancy risk

General opposition

Stormwater and pedestrian safety

Compatibility, stormwater, traffic, safety

Property values

Support for the project

Opposition to R-4 rezoning

Building Two height and transition

Wildlife displacement

Pflumm Road safety

Traffic safety

Quarry expansion

Centerfire Shooting Sports special use permit renewal

OGSA softball complex lease

Quarry expansion SUP

Existing quarry SUP amendment

Frontier Trails Logistics rezoning

Property tax burden on senior citizens

Commercial tax base goal and neighborhood protection

Tax burden and CIP design costs

Tax incentives and economic development policy

Tax abatements and commercial tax base

Senior property tax burden

Budget costs, CIP design spending, and affordability

Commercial tax base goal and residential property values

Sunnybrook rezoning — 336-unit apartments

RZ26-0006 apartment rezoning

Family Justice Center in Olathe

Homelessness

Family Justice Center

RZ 26-0006 multifamily rezoning

Starfish Project special use permit

SU 26-0005 — McCoy Custom Carts

Starfish Project

Automated license plate readers

Starfish special use permit (SU26-0006)

The Row at Uptown / traffic at 133rd and Black Bob

Cigna health insurance contract

Police department traffic stop

Police department ICE cooperation policy

Home rehabilitation loan forgiveness

Noxious weeds code definitions

Gateway Landing apartment project (Boulder Hills)

In the news

5 key takeaways from Olathe Mayor John Bacon’s State of the City

Four major developments will reshape Olathe's commercial corridor

Here’s what KCK and Olathe have pledged to help build the new Chiefs stadium and HQ

Olathe reopens 119th Street with new roundabout. Nearby bridge remains closed

Records show chemical company tied to Olathe contamination linked to 3 other former JoCo, WyCo-area sites

Olathe’s new 119th Street roundabout opens Wednesday — but drivers will have to wait for new bridge

Olathe city leaders weigh in on neighborhood chemical contamination, EPA cleanup efforts

Olathe may stop truck traffic on parts of Kansas City Road, adjust left turn rules

Meet the two candidates aiming to represent parts of Olathe in the Kansas House

Olathe planners OK almost 500 apartments near Heritage Park

Olathe City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve proposed quarry expansion

Olathe Public Schools now focuses on the tran­sition after they approve to close 6 schools

Olathe Public Schools now focuses on the transition after they approve to close 6 schools